Explorer 710 VHF VHF Marine Radio Operation and Installation Manual

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1 Explorer 710 VHF VHF Marine Radio Operation and Installation Manual

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read carefully before installation and use. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards, Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. DISCLAIMER: It is the owner s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices. BRUNSWICK NEW TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW. Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other information relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation. This manual represents the Explorer 710 as at the time of printing. Brunswick New Technologies Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice. Copyright 2006 Brunswick New Technologies Inc. Northstar is a registered trademark of Brunswick New Technologies Inc FCC Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help. A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports. 2 Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual

3 Contents Section 1 - General Information Features Customizing your Northstar VHF Radio How to Display and Navigate Menus How to Enter Alphanumeric Data LCD Symbols and Meanings Basic Operation and Key Functions Section 2 - The Radio Menu (MENU) Radio Menu Options (Menu) Maintain Your Buddy List (BUDDY LIST) Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST) Backlighting (BACKLIGHT) and Contrast (CONTRAST) GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA) GPS Simulator (SIMULATOR) Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET) Section 3 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) Channel Names (CH NAME) RING & BEEP Volume (RING VOL) and (BEEP VOL) Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER) Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE) Weather Alert (Wx ALERT) NMEA protocol (COM PORT) Section 4 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP) DSC Setup - Menu Options Enter Your USER MMSID (USER MMSID) Maintain Your Groups (GROUP SETUP) Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY) ATIS MMSID & ATIS Functionality DSC functionality options (DSC FUNC) Response Type to LL Polling Calls (LL REPLY) Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls WHAT IS DSC? Sending DSC calls Receiving DSC Calls Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual 3

4 Section 6 - Distress Calls Sending a Distress Call Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!) Distress Acknowledgement (distress ack) or Relay Appendix A - Technical Specifications Appendix B - Troubleshooting Appendix C - VHF Marine Channel Charts Appendix D - MMSID and License Information Section 7 - Installation Section RF Emissions Notice: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device s antenna must be installed in accordance with provided instructions; and it must be operated with minimum 96 cm spacing between the antennas and all person s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during operation. Further, this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IMPORTANT: 1. Some features described in this manual are not available on every model. In particular, DSC functions are NOT available. 2. DSC functions will not operate on the 710US or the 710EU until your MMSID has been entered. Refer to section 4.2 for details. 3. The radio channels installed into the Northstar VHF radio may vary from country to country, depending upon the model, and government or national communications authority regulations. 4. Northstar NZ Ltd recommends that you check the radio operating licensing requirements of your country before using the Northstar VHF radio. The operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio installation and usage practices. 5. A DSC warning label is supplied with the 710US. To comply with FCC regulations, this label must be affixed in a location that is clearly visible from the operating controls of this radio. Make sure that the chosen location is clean and dry before applying this label. 4 Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual

5 Section 1 - General Information 1-1 Features Congratulations on your purchase of a Northstar VHF 710US, or 710EU marine band VHF radio. All of these models provide the following useful features: Prominent channel display Adjustable contrast settings for the LCD Adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night-time use Waterproof and submersible to comply with JIS-7 GPS latitude and longitude (LL) and time display (when connected to a GPS) Choice of High or Low (25 W or 1 W) transmission power Top centred PTT button for comfortable left- or right-handed use Powerful 4 W external audio output Access to all currently-available marine VHF channel banks (USA, Canada, International) including weather channels where available Special CH16 or CH16/9 key for quick access to the priority (international distress) channel Special 3CH key to select your three favourite channels PSCAN (similar to dual watch) facility In addition, the VHF 710 US/EU models also provide: DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets USCG SC101 and Class D Standards. 710US only. DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets EC Class D Standards. VHF 710EU only. DISTRESS call button to automatically transmit the MMSID and position until an acknowledgement is received Easy access to a buddy list of up to 20 favourite people MMSID storage for three favourite groups Group Call and All Ships Call facility LL position polling information Weather alert facility. VHF 710US only. ATIS facility for inland waterways. VHF 710EU only. 1-2 Customizing your Northstar VHF Radio You can customize the radio to suit your individual preferences. Some preferences can be set directly through the keys as explained in this Section. Other preferences are set up through the built-in menus and these are explained in the other Sections. Note: VHF 710CAN operation is the same as VHF 710US. technical and DSC specifications for VHF 710CAN are the same as VHF 710EU Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual 5

6 1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus 1. Hold down MENU (or CALL/MENU). Note that only four menu items can be displayed at any one time on the screen. 2. Press + CH - to scroll up and down the menu until the cursor is positioned at the desired option. Press ENT to display that option. 3. Make any entries or changes as explained in the following section. 4. Press ENT to confirm changes. Otherwise, press ESC to keep the original entry. 5. Press ESC to backup one screen or exit. Any changes are active as soon as you exit the screen. 1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data If your radio does not have the optional alphanumeric microphone, use the + CH - key to enter alphanumeric data. Press - to count through numbers, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired number. Press + to step through the alphabet, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired character. If you make an error, press - until < is displayed, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry. 1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings This simulation shows the locations of all the following information symbols: 6 Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual

7 Symbol Meaning TX Transmitting. HI LO Transmission power. High (HI) 25 W or Low (LO) 1 W. WX Weather channel. WX ALT Weather Alert. Alarm beeps will sound. VHF 710US only. BUSY Receiver busy with an incoming signal. PRI Priority channel is selected. D Duplex operation. Otherwise, blank for Simplex operation. LOCAL Local calling is selected. Otherwise, blank for distance calling. DSC DSC capability is available. VHF 710US and VHF 710EU only. Indicates an incoming DSC call, or blinks to notify you of any unread Call Log messages Low Battery warning (activates at 10.5 V) 88 Channel selected. USA INT CAN Selected channel bank for VHF radio operations and regulations. X Channel is temporarily deleted from the ALL SCAN operation. B A Channel suffix, if applicable. CH1 CH2 CH3 Shows which of the 3 favourite channels, if any, are selected. Otherwise blank. ATIS Enabled for use in European inland waterways. Otherwise blank. VHF 710EU only. A typical operational display is shown here. The latitude and longitude of the vessel and the local time are shown. A transmission on Channel 16 is being made at high power using the International channel bank. Channel 16 is set as the Priority channel. It is also set as favourite channel 1. There is an incoming DSC call so the receiver is busy. Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual 7

8 1-6 Basic Operation and Key Functions All possible keys and their functions are listed. Note that some of the keys are not available depending on your Northstar VHF radio model. Key VOL/PWR Function Volume and Power. Turn clockwise to power on. Continue to turn until a comfortable volume is reached. VOL/PWR will also adjust the settings of an external speaker, if connected. SQL Squelch or Threshold Level. Sets the threshold level for the minimum receiver signal. Turn fully counterclockwise until random noise is heard, then turn slowly clockwise until the random noise disappears. Make another 1/4 turn clockwise for best reception in open sea conditions. In areas of high noise (eg close to large cities) reception may improve if sensitivity is reduced. Either turn SQL slowly clockwise or use the LOCAL setting. See section /9 Priority Channel. VHF 710US only. Also on the microphone. Press to cancel all other modes and to tune into the priority channel. Press again to return to your original channel. The default is Channel 16. To make Channel 09 the priority channel, hold down 16/9 until a beep sounds and 09 is displayed. 16 Priority Channel. VHF 710EU. Also on the microphone. Press to cancel all other modes and to tune into the priority channel, Channel 16, on high power. Press again to return to your original channel. WX Weather Channel. VHF 710US. In USA and Canadian waters, press to hear the most recently selected weather station. The WX symbol is displayed on the LCD. Press + or - to change to a different weather channel. Press WX again to return to the most recent channel. If the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON and an alert tone of 1050Hz is broadcast from the weather station, it is picked up automatically and the alarm sounds. Press any key to hear the weather alert voice message. 8 Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual

9 H/L 3CH UIC U/I DIM Transmission Power. High (HI) 25 W or Low (LO) 1 W. Press to toggle between high or low transmission power for the entire channel bank. The HI or LO selection is shown on the LCD. Some channels allow only low power transmissions. Error beeps will sound if the power transmission setting is incorrect. Some channels allow only low power transmissions initially, but can be changed to high power by holding down H/L and PTT at the same time. See Appendix C for a complete listing of channel charts. Three Favourite Channels. Also on the microphone. Press to toggle between your favourite channels. The CH1, CH2, or CH3 symbol appears on the LCD to show which favourite channel is selected. To scan only one of your favourite channels, press 3CH then immediately press and release SCAN. If you want to scan all three favourite channels, press 3CH then immediately press and hold SCAN. To add a favourite channel for the first time, select that channel then hold 3CH to store it in the CH1 location. Repeat the procedure to store two more favourite channels in the CH2 and CH3 locations respectively. If you try and add another favourite channel it will overwrite the existing CH3. CH1 and CH2 remain unless you delete them. To delete a favourite channel, select that channel then hold down 3CH until the CH1, CH2 or CH3 symbol disappears off the LCD. Channel Bank. 710US only. Press to toggle between USA, International or Canadian channel banks. The selected channel bank is displayed on the LCD along with the last used channel. All the channel charts are shown in Appendix C. Channel Bank. Press to toggle between channel banks. Note that the channel banks available are dependent upon your VHF radio model. The selected channel bank is displayed on the LCD along with the last used channel. All the channel charts are shown in Appendix C. Backlighting. 710EU only. Press to toggle between the backlighting settings. OFF will extinguish all the backlighting except for the DISTRESS key. (Otherwise, use the menu to change the backlight setting.) SCAN Scan. Press to scan between your current channel and the priority channel in DUAL or TRI WATCH mode. The weather channel is also scanned if the USA channel bank is selected and the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON. Hold down SCAN to enter ALL SCAN mode where the priority channel is checked every 1.5 seconds. When a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and BUSY appears on the screen. If the signal ceases for more than 5 seconds, the scan restarts. Press ENT to temporarily skip over (lock out) an always busy channel when in ALL SCAN mode and resume the scan. An X is shown on the screen to designate a skipped channel. Note that it is not possible to skip over the priority channel. Press SCAN to stop at the current channel. + CH - Channel Select. Also on the microphone. The current channel is shown on the screen in BIG digits with an appropriate designator suffix A or B in small letters below the channel number. Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual 9

10 ENT ESC CALL/MENU Press + or - to step through the available channels one at a time, or hold down to scroll rapidly through all the available channels. See Appendix C for a listing of channel charts. Alphanumeric Entry. This key can also be used for menu selection and for alphanumeric entry. Press + or - to scroll the cursor up or down menu options when navigating menus. When editing an item containing only numbers, press - to count through the numbers or hold down to scroll rapidly. To enter a character, press + to step through the alphabet or hold down to scroll rapidly. Enter. Use ENT when navigating menus, to confirm entries and edits. Escape. Use ESC when navigating menus, to clear incorrect entries, to exit from a menu without saving changes, and to back up to the previous screen. DSC Setup Menu and DSC Call Menu. 710US and 710EU only. Press to enter the DSC Call Menu and make DSC calls. See Section 5. Hold down to enter MENU SELECT. Scroll to DSC SETUP to setup your MMSID and other DSC information. Go to RADIO SETUP to customize your Northstar VHF radio. See Section 4. MENU Radio menu only. Press to enter the Radio Menu and customize your Northstar VHF radio. See Section 3. DISTRESS Send DSC Distress Call. 710US & 710EU only. See Section 6. PTT Press To Talk. Press PTT to transmit at any time on an allowable channel. This automatically exits you from menu mode and stops scanning. You must release PTT to receive a signal. If PTT sticks, a built-in timer will automatically shut down a transmission after five minutes and sound the error beeps. This time out is required by FCC regulations. Note: VHF 710CAN operation is the same as VHF 710US. Technical and DSC specifications for VHF 710CAN are the same as VHF 710EU 10 Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual

11 Section 2 - The Radio Menu (MENU) 2-1 Radio Menu Options (Menu) The following options are available through MENU (or CALL/MENU): BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST Maintain your buddy list. See Section 2-2. Set backlight level. See Section 2-4. Set radio sensitivity. See Section 2-3. Set contrast level. See Section 2-4. GPS/DATA MANUAL SETTING Set position & UTC manually. See Section 2-5. Set local time and time format. See Section 2-5. DSC SETUP USER MMSID GROUP SETUP INDIV REPLY DSC FUNC ATIS MMSID ATIS FUNC LL REPLY DSC Setup Menu. 710US and 710EU only. See Section 4. Make DSC calls. 710US and 710EU only. See Section 5. RADIO SETUP GPS SIM RESET CH NAME RING VOLUME BEEP VOLUME INT SPEAKER WATCH MODE WX ALERT COM PORT Radio Setup Menu. See Section 3. Turn the GPS Simulator on/off. See Section 2.6. Reset factory settings. See Section and 1-4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter, save and change data. Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual 11

12 2-2 Maintain Your Buddy List (BUDDY LIST) VHF 710US and VHF 710EU only. MENU SELECT >BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT Add an Entry Use the Buddy List to store the names and associated MMSIDs of 20 favourite people. Names are stored in the order of entry, with the most recent entry shown first. The following sections show to use BUDDY LIST to add, edit, and delete entries on your buddy list. Section 3 explains how to call a buddy. BUDDY LIST > MANUAL NEW ALEX TOM ENTER NAME ENTER MMSID ENTER NAME BOB ENTER MMSID BOB > STORE CANCEL 1. Select BUDDY LIST. The cursor is at MANUAL NEW. Press ENT. 2. Enter the buddy name, one character at a time (this may be alphanumeric) then press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSID entry line. 4. Enter the MMSID associated with that buddy name (this must be numeric) then press ENT. 5. The new buddy name and MMSID are displayed. Press ENT to store the new entry, which is displayed at the top of your buddy list. Note that when the BUDDY LIST is full (20 entries), you cannot make a new entry until you have deleted an existing entry Edit an Entry BUDDY LIST > MANUAL NEW ALEX TOM ALEX > EDIT DELETE EDIT NAME ALEX EDIT MMSID ALEX > STORE CANCEL 1. Select BUDDY LIST. Press ENT to display the list of entries. 2. Scroll down (if required) to the incorrect entry and press ENT. 3. Select EDIT. The cursor is at the first character of the name. 4. Edit the buddy name or, to edit only the MMSID, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSID line. 5. When you are finished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the next screen. 6. Press ENT to store the changes. The buddy list is displayed again. If more changes are required, repeat Steps 2 thru 6. Otherwise, press ESC to exit. 12 Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual

13 2-2-3 Delete an Entry BUDDY LIST > MANUAL NEW ALEX TOM BUDDY LIST MANUAL NEW ALEX > TOM TOM EDIT > DELETE DELETE BUDDY TOM > YES NO 1. Select BUDDY LIST. Press ENT to display the list of entries. 2. Scroll down (if required) to the entry you want to delete and press ENT. 3. Select DELETE then select YES. 4. The entry is deleted immediately and the buddy list is displayed again. 2-3 Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST) MENU SELECT BUDDY LIST > LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT Set Distance Sensitivity SENSITIVITY > DISTANT LOCAL Use LOCAL/DIST to improve the sensitivity of the receiver either locally (LOCAL) or over distances (DIST). LOCAL is not recommended for use in open sea conditions. It is designed for use in areas of high radio noise; for example, close to cities. See also SQL (Squelch Control) in Section Select LOCAL/DIST then select DIST. 2. Press ENT to activate the DIST setting. This disables local sensitivity and the menu is displayed again Set Local Sensitivity SENSITIVITY 1. Select LOCAL/DIST then scroll to LOCAL. DISTANT > LOCAL 2. Press ENT to activate the LOCAL setting. This disables distance sensitivity and the menu is displayed again. LOCAL is displayed on the LCD as a reminder that local sensitivity is selected. 2-4 Backlighting (BACKLIGHT) and Contrast (CONTRAST) MENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST > BACKLIGHT CONTRAST Use BACKLIGHT to set the backlight levels for the LCD and the keypad at a comfortable level. The microphone keypad backlighting is either ON or OFF. Use CONTRAST to set the contrast level for the LCD. Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual 13

14 2-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level 1. Select BACKLIGHT. BACKLIGHT LO HI 2. Select a comfortable backlight level using + or - to change the setting. 3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu. Note that the DISTRESS key backlighting cannot be switched off Set the Contrast Level 1. Select CONTRAST. CONTRAST LO HI 2. Select a comfortable contrast level using + or - to change the setting. 3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu. 2-5 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA) MENU SELECT BACKLIGHT CONTRAST > GPS/DATA If the boat has an operational GPS navigation receiver, the VHF radio automatically detects and updates the vessel position and the local time. However, if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected or absent, you can specify the vessel position and the local time manually, using the GPS/DATA option. This information is important because it will be used if a DSC distress call is transmitted. You can also enter the course (COG) and speed (SOG) and select GPS Alert and GPS Simulator options Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL) Note that this function is available only if an operational GPS receiver is not connected. GPS/DATA > MANUAL SETTING MANUAL LL N W MAN : UTC 1. Select GPS/DATA, then MANUAL. 2. Enter the latitude, then the longitude, then the UTC. 3. Press ENT when all the information is correct. The vessel s latitude and longitude are shown on the screen, with the UTC time. The prefix MAN indicates a manual entry. The manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position is received. 14 Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual

15 2-5-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET) The local time can be set by entering the time offset between UTC and local time as follows. GPS/DATA MANUAL >SETTING GPS/DATA > TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY TIME OFFSET >+01:30 02:30PM LOC 1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING. 2. Select TIME OFFSET to enter the difference between UTC and local time. Half hour increments can be used with a maximum offset of ±13 hours. In this example, a difference of +1.5 hours has been entered and the local time is displayed with the suffix LOC. L M Y X W V U T S R Q P O N Z A B C D E F G H I K L M Y Z Z A S N T R M Z V K S A B I L M P G U T Q C D E Z F H D K R P* A B D F E H L S D N B R Z H I I X C* D* E X B I W R C Q H N Z D A E* F F* G S C E* K C M E* M M P R E F H M Z H M* Q P C K V* S D G O A B I I K L X C F I L M W G Z L F* H M W P A O C L M * D W M* U S H I* Q B K L M * Z * P K M International Date Line STANDARD TIME ZONES Corrected to January 2005 Zone boundaries are approximate Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time), usually one hour in advance of Standard Time, is kept in some places Map outline Mountain High Maps Compiled by HM Nautical Almanac Office P Q O Z A B C C* D D* E h m Standard Time = Universal Time + value from table E* F F* G H I I* h m h m h m h m +530 K +10 N -1 T K* O -2 U L +11 P -3 U* L* P* -330 V M +12 Q -4 V* M* +13 R -5 W M +14 S -6 X -11 Y -12 No Standard Time legally adopted W 120 W 90 W 60 W 30 W 0 30 E 60 E 90 E 120 E 150 E 180 K M International Date Line WORLD MAP OF TIME ZONES Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual 15

16 2-5-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT) Time can be shown in 12 or 24 hour format. GPS/DATA MANUAL > SETTING SETTING TIME OFFSET > TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLAY TIME FORMAT > 12 Hr 24 Hr 07:15AM LOC 1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING. 2. Select TIME FORMAT. 3. Select 12 Hr or 24 Hr as desired. In this example, 12 hour format has been selected and so the LCD shows the AM or PM suffix Time Display Options (TIME DISPLAY) If you have entered the time manually as described in the previous sections, the time is always shown on the screen with the prefix M. However, if the vessel position is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can switch the time display on the screen ON or OFF as follows: 1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING. GPS/DATA TIME DISPLY TIME OFFSET ON 2. Select TIME DISPLAY. TIME FORMAT > TIME DISPLY > OFF 3. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. In this example, OFF has been selected and so the screen no longer shows the time. If the time display is set ON, course and speed data are not displayed on the LCD (see section 2-5-6) Position Display Options (LL display) If you have entered the vessel position manually as described in the previous section, the vessel position is always shown on the screen with the suffix M. However, if the time is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can switch the vessel position display on the screen on or off as follows: 1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING. GPS/DATA LL DISPLAY TIME FORMAT ON 2. Select LL DISPLAY. TIME DISPLY > LL DISPLAY > OFF 3. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. In this example, OFF has been selected and the screen no longer shows the vessel position Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG) Use this option to display course over ground (COG) and speed over ground (SOG) data on the screen. 1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING. GPS/DATA COG/SOG TIME DISPLY > ON 2. Select COG/SOG. LL DISPLY > COG/SOG OFF 3. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. In this example, ON has been selected and so the screen shows the bearing and speed. If GOG/SOG is set ON (on), the time is not displayed on the screen (see section 2-5-4). 16 Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual

17 2-5-7 GPS Alert Options (ALERT) The GPS alert is usually set to ON (on) so that if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected, the alarm sounds. GPS/DATA LL DISPLY COG/SOG > GPS ALERT GPS ALERT > ON OFF 1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING. 2. Select GPS ALERT. 3. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. 2-6 GPS Simulator (SIMULATOR) The GPS Simulator is set to OFF whenever the radio is turned ON or whenever real GPS data is available through the COM port. However, if you want to test it, turn it on. MENU SELECT DSC SETUP RADIO SETUP > GPS SIM 1. Select GPS SIM, then select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. Whenever the GPS Simulator is turned ON (on), simulated Speed Over Ground (SOG), Course Over Ground (COG), and LL position appear on the screen. This data is updated automatically during the simulation. It is not possible to send a DSC transmission when in Simulator mode. 2-7 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET) Use this to return every setting to the factory defaults except all MMSID settings and the entries in your buddy list. MENU SELECT RADIO SETUP GPS SIM > RESET RESET RADIO ARE YOU SURE > YES NO 1. Select RESET. The radio asks for confirmation. 2. Select YES to reset the radio and return to the menu. The Call Logs will be cleared but the BUDDY LIST will be saved. The receiver and transmitter factory settings are restored to default conditions. Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual 17

18 Section 3 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) 3-1 Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) CH NAME Edit or delete channel names. See Section 3-2. RING VOLUME Set the volume level of the incoming call notification beeps. See section 3-3. Set the volume level of the beeps. BEEP VOLUME See section 3-3. Switch ON/OFF (on/off ) the radio s internal speakers. INT SPEAKER See section 3-4. Selects the operation of Dual or Tri watch scanning. WATCH MODE See section 3-5. (Selects if the WX Alert scanning mode is ON (on) or OFF (off ). (VHF 710US only.) WX ALERT See section 3-6. Select NMEA protocol for communications between the VHF radio and any other COM PORT instruments. See section 3-7. Sections 1-3 and 1-4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter, save and change data. 3-2 Channel Names (CH NAME) The channel charts are listed in Appendix C with their default name tags. CH NAME gives you the option to edit or delete the channel name tags displayed on the screen. RADIO SETUP > CH NAME RING VOLUME BEEP VOLUME CH NAME 01 TELEPHONE TELEPHONE > EDIT DELETE EDIT CH NAME TELEPHONE SAVE CH NAME PHONE1 > YES NO 1. Select RADIO SETUP, then CH NAME. 2. Use + or - to step through the channels with their name tags until you see the channel name tag you want to change, then press ENT. In this example, the channel name TELEPHONE associated with channel 01 is being changed to PHONE1. 3. Select EDIT and press ENT to edit the existing name tag. Input the new name over the existing name. It can be a maximum of 12 characters. To delete the channel name, select DELETE and press ENT. 4. Press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the YES/NO confirmation. 5. Press ENT to confirm the new channel name tag or the deletion, then press ESC to return to the menu. 18 Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual

19 3-3 RING & BEEP Volume (RING VOL) and (BEEP VOL) Set the volume level of the incoming signal beeps (RING VOLUME) and/or the error and warning beeps (BEEP VOLUME) to HIGH (high) or LOW (low) as follows: RADIO SETUP > CH NAME RING VOLUME BEEP VOLUME RING VOLUME > HIGH LOW BEEP VOLUME > HIGH LOW OFF 1. Select RADIO SETUP, then RING VOLUME or BEEP VOLUME as appropriate. 2. Select a HIGH or LOW volume. (It is possible to turn the beeps off completely by selecting BEEP VOLUME then OFF.) 3. Press ENT to enable the new volume setting and return to the menu. 3-4 Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER) Switch the radio s internal speaker ON (on) or OFF (off ). The external speaker is always ON (on) if a speaker is plugged into the external speaker jack. 1. Select RADIO SETUP, then INT SPEAKER. RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKER 2. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) then press ENT to RING VOLUME > ON enable the setting and return to the menu. BEEP VOLUME OFF > INT SPEAKER 3-5 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE) If you have VHF 710EU, watch mode is similar to a dual watch, scanning between the priority channel and the working channel. CH16 is the priority channel. However, if you have a VHF 710US and are operating on USA or Canadian channel banks, you can set the priority channel to cover both CH16 and CH09 as well as the working channel, as follows: RADIO SETUP BEEP VOLUME INT SPEAKER > WATCH MODE WATCH MODE > ONLY 16CH 16CH+9CH 1. Select RADIO SETUP, then WATCH MODE. 2. Select ONLY 16CH for dual watch mode, or 16CH+9CH for tri watch mode. Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual 19

20 3-6 Weather Alert (Wx ALERT) VHF 710US only. The NOAA provides several weather forecast channels on USA and Canadian channel banks. If severe weather such as storms or hurricanes are forecast, the NOAA broadcasts a weather alert on 1050 Hz. You can set up the radio to pick up weather alerts, as follows: RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKER WATCH MODE > WX ALERT WX ALERT ON > OFF 1. Select RADIO SETUP, then WX ALERT. 2. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) then press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu. When a weather alert is broadcast, the alarm will sound. Press any key to hear the weather alert voice message. 3-7 NMEA protocol (COM PORT) The radio can be added to a group of instruments using NMEA protocol. RADIO SETUP WATCH MODE WX ALERT > COM PORT NMEA CHECKSUM > ON OFF 1. Select RADIO SETUP, then COM PORT. 2. Select CHECKSUM ON (on) or OFF (off ) then press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu. CHECKSUM ON is the usual setting. 20 Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual

21 Section 4 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP) These DSC facilities are available only on the 710US and 710EU and a valid user MMSID must be entered to access the DSC functions. 4-1 DSC Setup - Menu Options The following options are available: USER MMSID Enter your user MMSID. See section 4.2. (If you do not have a user MMSID, see Appendix D.) Enter or change the name and/or details of a group. GROUP SETUP See section 4.3. Choose an automatic or manual response to calls (VHF 710US only). See section INDIV REPLY 4.4. Enter or change your ATIS MMSID (VHF 710EU only). ATIS MMSID See section 4.5. Enable/disable the ATIS function (VHF 710EU only). ATIS FUNC See section 4.5. Turn the DSC operation ON/OFF (on/off ). DSC FUNC See section 4.6. Select the type of response to an LL polling request. LL REPLY See section 4.7. Sections 1.3 and 1.4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter, save and change data. 4-2 Enter Your USER MMSID (USER MMSID) This is a once-only operation. You must enter your user MMSID before you can access the DSC functions. DSC SETUP > USER MMSID GROUP SETUP INDIV REPLY INPUT USER MMSID MMSID > STORE CANCEL USER MMSID INPUT AGAIN You can display and read your user MMSID at any time, but you get only one opportunity to enter your user MMSID. 1. Select DSC SETUP, then USER MMSID. 2. If this is the first time that you are entering your user MMSID, a dashed line appears. Enter your user MMSID along the dashed line. Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and to move to the next digit. If you make an error, press - until < appears, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry. 3. Press ENT to store your user MMSID. 4. Enter your user MMSID again as a password check, then press ENT to permanently store the user MMSID and return to the menu. You can view your stored user MMSID at anytime by selecting USER MMSID in the main menu. Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual 21

22 4-3 Maintain Your Groups (GROUP SETUP) Use GROUP SETUP to create, edit, or delete 1, 2, or 3 groups of frequently called people stored in alphanumeric order. A group MMSID always starts with Create a Group (GROUP SETUP) DSC SETUP USER MMSID > GROUP SETUP INDIV REPLY GROUP SETUP > MANUAL NEW GROUP NAME GROUP MMSID 0 FISHER > STORE CANCEL 1. Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP. 2. If this is the first time that you are entering a group name, a line of nine zeros appears. Otherwise, any existing group names are displayed. Press ENT to display the input screen. 3. Enter the group name along the dashed line. It can be alphanumeric. Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and to move to the next digit. When you have finished, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSID line. If you make an error, press - until < appears, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry. 4. Enter the group MMSID. (Note that the first number is always 0.) Press ENT. 5. The group name and group MMSID are shown in a confirmation screen. Press ENT to store the details and return to the GROUP SETUP screen Edit Group Name Details GROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW > FISHER1 FRIENDS1 FISHER1 > EDIT DELETE EDIT NAME FISHER1 EDIT MMSID FISHER > STORE CANCEL 1. Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP. The existing group names are displayed. Press + or - to scroll to the incorrect entry then press ENT. 2. Press ENT to edit. The group name details are displayed, with the cursor at the first character of the name. 3. Edit the buddy name or, to edit only the MMSID, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSID line. 4. When you are finished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the next screen. 5. Press ENT to store the changes and return to the GROUP SETUP screen. 22 Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual

23 4-3-3 Delete a Group GROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW > FISHER2 FRIENDS1 FISHER2 EDIT > DELETE DELETE GROUP FISHER2 > YES NO 1. Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP. The existing group names are displayed. 2. Press + or - to scroll to the incorrect entry then press ENT. 3. Select DELETE and press ENT. The radio asks for confirmation. 4. Press ENT to delete the group and return to the GROUP SETUP screen. 4-4 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY) VHF 710US only. You can respond to incoming individual calls with an automatic response or with a manual response. An automatic response sends an acknowledgement and then sets the request link channel, ready for a conversation. A manual response asks if you want to acknowledge the call, and then asks if you want to converse with the caller. DSC SETUP INDIV REPLY 1. Select DSC SETUP, then INDIV REPLY. USER MMSID GROUP SETUP > AUTO MANUAL 2. Select AUTO for an automatic response, or MANUAL for a manual response. > INDIV REPLY 3. Press ENT to confirm your choice and return to the menu. 4-5 ATIS MMSID & ATIS Functionality VHF 710EU only. You must enter your ATIS MMSID to access ATIS functionality if you are navigating inland waterways within Europe. ATIS sends a digital message anytime that you release the PTT key. Inland waterways rules require 1 W Tx power on Channels 06, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 71, 72, 74, and Enter or Edit YOUR ATIS MMSID DSC SETUP GROUP SETUP INDIV REPLY > ATIS MMSID INPUT ATIS MMSID 9 INPUT ATIS MMSID > STORE CANCEL INPUT AGAIN ATIS MMSID 9 ATIS MMSID > STORE CANCEL Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual 23

24 VHF 710EU only. An ATIS MMSID always starts with the number 9. To enter or edit your ATIS MMSID: 1. Select DSC SETUP, then ATIS MMSID. 2. If this is the first time that you are entering your ATIS MMSID, a dashed line appears. Enter your ATIS MMSID along the dashed line. The first number is always 9. Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and to move to the next digit. If you make an error, press - until < appears, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry. If you are editing an existing ATIS MMSID, this will be displayed. Make the required changes. 3. Press ENT to store your user MMSID. 4. Enter your ATIS MMSID again as a password check, then press ENT to permanently store the ATIS MMSID and return to the menu. You can view your stored ATIS MMSID at anytime by selecting ATIS MMSID in the main menu Enable ATIS Functionality (ATIS FUNC) VHF 710EU only. ATIS functionality will operate only after the ATIS MMSID has been entered (see previous section). DSC SETUP INDIV REPLY ATIS MMSID > ATIS FUNC ATIS FUNC > ON OFF ATIS 1. Select DSC SETUP, then ATIS FUNC. 2. Select ON (on) to enable the ATIS functionality and automatically disable DSC functionality. The ATIS annunciator appears on the screen. It is not possible to have both ATIS ON (on) and DSC ON (on) simultaneously. When you enable one, the other will turn OFF (off ). If DSC and ATIS are both OFF (off ), DSC will have to be switched ON (on) for normal DSC operation. There are two annunciators in the screen to show you the current mode: if the DSC annunciator is shown, DSC is operational, if the ATIS annunciator is shown, ATIS is operational. 4-6 DSC functionality options (DSC FUNC) DSC functionality can be disabled but this is not recommended. DSC SETUP GROUP SETUP INDIV REPLY > DSC FUNC DSC FUNC > ON OFF 1. Select DSC SETUP, then DSC FUNC. 2. Press ENT to select ON and to operate the DSC functionality. This will automatically disable ATIS functionality. The DSC annunciator appears on the screen. It is not possible to have both ATIS ON (on) and DSC ON (on) simultaneously. When you enable one, the other will turn OFF (off ). If DSC and ATIS are both OFF (off ), DSC will have to be switched ON (on) for normal DSC operation. 24 Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual

25 There are two annunciators in the screen to show you the current mode: if the DSC annunciator is shown, DSC is operational. If the ATIS annunciator is shown, ATIS is operational. 4-7 Response Type to LL Polling Calls (LL REPLY) You can set up the radio to respond to an LL polling request in one of three ways: AUTO automatically replies to any incoming LL polling requests from any of your buddies. MANUAL choose whether to reply automatically or manually to any incoming buddy polling requests. OFF ignores all incoming buddy LL polling requests. DSC SETUP INDIV REPLY DSC FUNC > LL REPLY LL REPLY > AUTO MANUAL OFF 1. Select DSC SETUP, then LL REPLY. 2. Select your response and press ENT to confirm and return to the menu. Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual 25

26 Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls These DSC facilities are available only on the VHF 710US and VHF 710EU models, and a valid user MMSID must have been entered to access the DSC functions. 5-1 WHAT IS DSC? DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a semi-automated method of establishing VHF, MF, and HF radio calls. It has been designated as an international standard by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) and is part of the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System). Currently, you are required to monitor Distress Channel 16, but DSC will eventually replace listening watches on distress frequencies and will be used to broadcast routine and urgent maritime safety information. DSC enables you to send and receive calls from any vessel or coast station that is equipped with DSC functionality, and within geographic range. Calls can be categorised as distress, urgency, safety, or routine, and DSC selects a working channel automatically. 5-2 Sending DSC calls 1. Press CALL MENU to show the types of DSC call that can be made. DSC CALL >INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP Note: Only four DSC call types can be shown at any one time on the screen or - to scroll up and down the DSC call types until the cursor is positioned at the desired option. then press ENT. the DSC call types are: INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS CALL LOG DIST LOG LL REQUEST Make a routine call or acknowledgement to a new caller or a buddy. See Section 5-2-1, 5-2-2, and Show the details of the most recent incoming call. See Section Make a call to one of your three groups. See Section Make an All Ships call. See Section Show the details of the 20 most recent incoming calls. See Section Show the details of the 10 most recent distress calls. See Section Request the LL position of a buddy. See Section Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual

27 5-2-1 Make a Routine Call (Individual) DSC CALL > INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP INDIVIDUAL > MANUAL NEW BOBBY D REBECCA T MANUAL MMSID INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE > SET CHANNEL INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE > SEND? You can call any other person that has another DSC equipped radio. 1. Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC mode, then select INDIVIDUAL. This allows you to call another person. 2. Select MANUAL NEW to call a person that is not in your buddy list, otherwise select the name of your buddy. Press ENT. If you selected MANUAL NEW, you need to enter the user MMSID and then press ENT. 3. Select the working channel and press ENT. (Note: Duplex channels cannot usually be called and are automatically eliminated from the suggested call list. If the call is to a Coast Station, the radio will recognize this and select the correct channel.) 4. The radio summarizes the call details and asks for confirmation to send the call (SEND?). Press ENT to send the call. The radio goes to CH70 and the TX annunciator is displayed on the screen while the DSC call is being sent. 5. If the call is acknowledged (ACK), press PTT to talk. If there is no reply, retry making the call. See Section Retrying a Routine Call 1. If there is no reply to your call after one minute (UNABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE) the radio asks if you want to retry the call (SEND AGAIN?). VHF710 SEND AGAIN? >YES CANCEL 2. Select YES and press ENT to retry the call. The radio will repeat this cycle twice. If the call still cannot be placed, the radio returns to normal operation Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call (INDIV) The VHF 710EU requires the operator to manually send an acknowledgement to the requesting radio. RCV: INDIV ENTER > ACK ESC > EXIT INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE CALLING INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE WAITING ACK INDIV ACK PRESS PTT ESC > EXIT Press ENT to send an acknowledgement or ESC to cancel. The VHF 710US will automatically send an acknowledgement to the requesting radio within 10 seconds of receiving the call. Note: For some Countries in Europe it is possible to select ROUTINE, SAFETY, URGENCY, and DISTRESS as the call category for Individual call transmissions. Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual 27

28 5-2-4 Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call (LAST) DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL > LAST CALL GROUP VHF710 USA INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE 10:22AM LOC VHF710 USA INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE > SET CHANNEL VHF710 USA INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE > SEND? This facility is useful and used frequently. 1. Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC mode. LAST CALL is automatically selected. Press ENT to display the contact details of the most recent incoming call. 2. Select the working channel and press ENT. (Note: Duplex channels cannot usually be called and are automatically eliminated from the suggested call list. If the call is to a Coast Station, the radio will recognize this and select the correct channel.) 3. The radio summarizes the call details and asks for confirmation to send the call (SEND?). Press ENT to send the call, and continue as explained in Section Call a Group (GROUP) DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL > GROUP SELECT GROUP > RD GROUP GROUP #2 GROUP#3 RD GROUP ROUTINE > SET CHANNEL VHF710 USA INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE > SEND? 1. Press CALL MENU to enter DSC mode, then select GROUP. The radio displays the names of your groups. 2. Select the group that you want to call (the Group MMSID must be set before making the call). Then set the channel and continue as explained in Section Call All Ships (ALL SHIPS) DSC CALL LAST CALL GROUP > ALL SHIPS ALL SHIPS > URGENCY SAFETY ROUTINE ALL SHIPS URGENCY > YES NO The ALL SHIPS ROUTINE call option is shown only on the VHF 710US. 1. Press CALL MENU to enter DSC mode, then select ALL SHIPS. 2. The priority is set automatically to URGENCY. However, you can select one of the following call priorities: URGENCY SAFETY ROUTINE DISTRESS For use when a serious situation or problem arises that could lead to a distress situation To send safety information to all other vessels in range; Routine call (VHF 710US only). Used in some countries in Europe 3. CH16 is selected automatically as the working channel and the radio asks for confirmation of the ALL SHIPS call. Press ENT to select YES and send the call. Continue as explained in Section Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual